Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
June 12, 2023
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Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn’t true across the board.
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Mortgage Originations Drop. Market Share Remains Flat.
May 30, 2023
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Credit union mortgage market share is largely unchanged from one year ago; however, the percentage of adjustable-rate loans has jumped substantially.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
May 30, 2023
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First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2023
May 15, 2023
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A preview of the economic and performance trends that shaped the credit union industry during the first quarter, and how that could impact the months to come.
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
May 8, 2023
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Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
Average Member Relationship Jumped $10,000 In The Past Decade
May 1, 2023
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The increase comes as credit union hiring has not kept pace with membership growth.
Payday Alternative Loans Hit New Highs In 2022
April 24, 2023
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Federally chartered credit unions originated more than $226 million in PALs last year, smashing the record set in 2019.
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
April 17, 2023
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Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Will Tax Refunds Relieve Liquidity Fears?
April 10, 2023
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Tax refunds typically underpin share growth in the first quarter; this year, these deposits are especially welcome.
Where Do Credit Unions Stand With Uninsured Deposits?
April 3, 2023
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After dominating headlines following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, here’s a look at how uninsured shares are divided by asset class at credit unions.
Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn't true across the board.
Mortgage Originations Drop. Market Share Remains Flat.
Credit union mortgage market share is largely unchanged from one year ago; however, the percentage of adjustable-rate loans has jumped substantially.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2023
A preview of the economic and performance trends that shaped the credit union industry during the first quarter, and how that could impact the months ...
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
Average Member Relationship Jumped $10,000 In The Past Decade
The increase comes as credit union hiring has not kept pace with membership growth.
Payday Alternative Loans Hit New Highs In 2022
Federally chartered credit unions originated more than $226 million in PALs last year, smashing the record set in 2019.
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Will Tax Refunds Relieve Liquidity Fears?
Tax refunds typically underpin share growth in the first quarter; this year, these deposits are especially welcome.
Where Do Credit Unions Stand With Uninsured Deposits?
After dominating headlines following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, here's a look at how uninsured shares are divided by asset class at credit unions.
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